Books like Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead
Jonny Appleseed leaves his reserve in search of a new life in the big city, where he finds work as a cybersex performer and grapples with the complexities of gender, culture, and survival.
Facing a looming funeral for his step‑father, Jonny reflects on his past and the fragments of his identity that remain.
A raw, compelling portrait of Indigenous experience, the novel captures grit, glitter, and the hope that continues to sustain him.
Lambda Literary Award Winner.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Queer Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Joshua Whitehead
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